Once again, time is drawing close to the Ford AQHYA World Show July 31 – August 8 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  AQHA would like to extend an invitation to all youth around the world to participate in this prestigious event. Attached are guidelines for leasing horses or owning horses to be shown at the Youth World Show.  If anyone is interested in this program and has questions, please give us a call. Please remember all paperwork must be complete by May 29, 2009 to be eligible to participate in the Ford AQHYA World Show.

• Submit  your show records from your 2008/2009 show season.  If you have not competed in 2008 - this will not be held against you.  The show records shall give the results from competitions approved by any of the following recognized organizations:  AQHA, BR/NRHA, WES, WPPA, ApHA, UKPHA. An important note is that  your show records will only be one part of the application process. All elements of the show environment will be considered including number  competing in each class and the level of competition.  If official show records cannot be produced- then  your show  results must be signed by the Show Secretary.    To Be Completed by Oct 10 2009
• Prepare a short (approximately 3-5 minute) video of yourself.  The content should consist of an introduction of  yourself and  a demonstration of your riding ability- Please include  at least two to three different disciplines.   This video will be used by Team UK's selection panel to evaluate your personality and riding expertise. To Be Completed by Oct 10,2009

• Be a Youth in 2010 under the rules of AQHA - any youths under the age of 17 who make the team must be accompanied by an adult to the World Cup.
• Be a current member in good standing of AQHA-UK and AQHA for the year 2009 and 2010
• Complete a basic AQHA rules test- (open book)   To Be Completed by Oct 10 2009